It seems then that the Brazilian governments have good press then.
In general Latin America countries are very similar, but I think developed countries are moving to populism too (think Obama). Obviously right now comparing US with Brazil is comparing apples and oranges.
The quality of life in developed countries is much better but in US you don't have a public health system. I know that the quality of public health is not the best in Latin America but you have a chance to have a good physician and advanced treatment for free. Poor people in the region can move to countries like Argentina, obtain a citizenship and be included in the health system. I am not trying to be a relativist, just giving more information to people who doesn't know about these things.
In general Latin America countries are very similar, but I think developed countries are moving to populism too (think Obama). Obviously right now comparing US with Brazil is comparing apples and oranges.
The quality of life in developed countries is much better but in US you don't have a public health system. I know that the quality of public health is not the best in Latin America but you have a chance to have a good physician and advanced treatment for free. Poor people in the region can move to countries like Argentina, obtain a citizenship and be included in the health system. I am not trying to be a relativist, just giving more information to people who doesn't know about these things.